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Chrysler Memo on Plant Closures

Updated June 30, 2008 3:25 p.m. ET

Dear Employees,

The auto industry is going through a period of unprecedented change. A dramatic U.S. economic slowdown and auto industry contraction leaves Chrysler -- like other automakers -- to face difficult issues and decisions.

Our worldwide sales are down 14 percent, year to date -- even considering increases in Canada, Mexico and international...